Ben Black

Ben Black: Verlinvest Executive Director, Board Observer (Oatly, Tony's Chocolonely).

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Ben Black is an Executive Director at Verlinvest, a private equity firm that specializes in investing in consumer brands. With over seven years of experience at Verlinvest, Black is responsible for sourcing, executing, and managing investments in companies with a focus on the consumer sector.

Black serves as a Board Observer for Oatly, a Swedish vegan food brand known for its oat milk products. He has been a part of the board since 2016, the same year he joined Verlinvest. He is also a Member of the Supervisory Board for Tony's Chocolonely, a Dutch chocolate company that promotes ethical sourcing and production practices. In addition, Black is a Board Observer for Who Gives A Crap, an Australian-based toilet paper and tissue company that donates 50% of its profits to help build toilets in developing countries.

Black's experience and expertise in investing and managing consumer brands have earned him recognition in the industry. His involvement in various well-known and socially responsible brands also reflects his interest in promoting sustainability and ethical practices in the consumer industry.

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